2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 364 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Citroen Picasso (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Picasso | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |